Picnic Spots Near Me in Lowell, in
Indiana Dunes National Park
1100 North Mineral Springs Road, Porter, IN
Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy... Read More
Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 N. 25 E., Chesterton, IN
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three... Read More
Tippecanoe River State Park
4200 N. U.S. 35, Winamac, IN
Of course the river is the big attraction at Tippecanoe, especially for canoers and kayakers; you will need to bring your own equipment or make arrangements with local liveries. The trails are... Read More
Potato Creek State Park
25601 State Road 4, North Liberty, IN
Potato Creek is in north-central Indiana about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. The park features a wide array of activities and facilities for year-round enjoyment. Making reservations is... Read More
Shades State Park
7751 S. 890 W., Waveland, IN
Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought. Located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville (off S.R. 47), it is a favorite for hikers and canoeists.
The beautiful... Read More
Turkey Run State Park
8121 East Park Road, Marshall, IN
Turkey Run State Park has what you've been needing. Explore it and see how Indiana was shaped by ancient forces.
You'll discover ancient Indiana's remains. Many old growth trees exist... Read More
Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)
1588 S. Raccoon Parkway, Rockville, IN
Native forest and large rock outcrops line the upper part of Big Raccoon Creek. Cecil M. Harden Lake resulted from the damming of the creek for flood control. The lake also provides recreation,... Read More
Cagles Mill Lake (Liebre Sra)
1317 W. Lieber Road, Suite 1, Cloverdale, IN
In 1952, Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana’s first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White river watersheds. Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre lake and is home to... Read More
Salamonie River State Forest
9214 Lost Bridge Road West, Andrews, IN
Salamonie Reservoir is proactively working with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other partners to improve the water quality of the lake. Learn more about this effort and... Read More
Sodalis Nature Park
7700 S. County Road 975 E, Plainfield, IN
Sodalis Nature Park, is 210 acres of beautiful, mature woodlands and reforestation area, which serves as home to an abundant array of native Indiana wildlife. The park exists within a... Read More
Fort Harrison State Park
6000 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
Fort Harrison State Park is a 17,000 acre park featuring more than six miles of walking and jogging trails, designated picnic areas, fishing access, and preservation of the former Citizen's... Read More
Shadyside Memorial Park
1112 Broadway Ave. , Anderson, IN
Shadyside Memorial Park originally opened in 1897 as a private park for the employees of the Union Traction Company (Inter-Urban Railroad). In 1923, the City of Anderson purchased the park and... Read More
Shakamak State Park
6265 W. State Road 48, Jasonville, IN
Ready to relax? Let's head for Shakamak. Three man-made lakes offer 400 acres of water for fishing and boating while a family aquatic center provides swimming fun. About two-thirds of the... Read More
McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick's Creek Park Road, Spencer, IN
Explore the spectacular limestone canyon, flowing creek, and scenic waterfalls that highlight Indiana’s first state park. Hike trails featuring diverse forest trees, spicebush, and native... Read More
Mounds State Park
4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN
Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is... Read More
Ouabache State Park
4930 E. State Road 201, Bluffton, IN
Ouabache is difficult to spell, but easy to pronounce. Simply say 'Wabash'...just like the river that forms the southwest boundary for the park. This is the French spelling of an Indian word,... Read More
Brown County State Park
1405 S.R. 46 W., Nashville, IN
Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines.... Read More
Pokagon State Park - Trine State Recreation Area
450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, IN
Pokagon State Park is located near Angola, just off I-69. The park was originally called Lake James State Park when proposed to be the fifth Indiana State Park in 1925. The name was changed to... Read More
Summit Lake State Park
5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle, IN
An expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. More than 2,680 acres, including a large lake, await your visit. Facilities include 125 electric... Read More
